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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.04, 38,958.88 and 11,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.04, 38,958.88 and 11,932.24 is: 17,895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.04 : 38,958.88 = 11,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.04/38,958.88 = 11,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.04x = 38,958.88 × 11,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.04x = 464,866,706.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,866,706.29/25,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,895.98

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